A hazard communication program takes more than just safety data sheets and labels. Here are the gaps that cause citations and how to close them.
Respondents linked unchecked AI output to incorrect filings, missed deadlines and failed audits, and teams that put sensitive data into personal AI tools reported problems far more often.
The companies face $648,094 in proposed fines, and three were cited for willful violations, meaning OSHA believes they knowingly ignored excavation safety rules.
Safety professionals are using AI for incident analysis, training and reporting, but limited investment, data quality and organizational challenges remain barriers to broader adoption.
MIOSHA awarded $500,000 to 129 employers last fiscal year, with construction firms making up the largest share of recipients.
Warehouse workers and employers will receive free training materials on battery hazards after OSHA reviews and approves the curriculum.
The initial round is expected to support training for 631 workers, part of an estimated $4 million in federally funded grants.
As state laws and workplace risks evolve, more employers are reexamining how they protect employees who work alone.
Police said Cal/OSHA was briefed and county prosecutors are helping investigate, while the medical examiner handles the death inquiry.
Keith Sonderling took the ceremonial oath Oct. 9 as the 31st U.S. secretary of labor. He heads the department that includes ...
Snohomish Fire crews now set heavy equipment pulled from their trucks on a utility cart rather than the ground.
Three contractor employees were killed Sept. 25 in a single incident in a Riverside County highway work zone. The deaths ...